OWNER'S MANUAL 1OWDISC SANDER BENCH TYPE Item No. VW70010 Model No. MMIIO WARN!NG:Before operating tile saw,read this manual and follow ail its safety and operating instructions,and keep this manual far future reference.
SPECIFICATIONS TABLE Base Mounting Holes Base Dimensions 2 Base Legs at: 2'" x 8-718" L I Overall Dimensions 14" x 13" x 12-718" We~ght 33.95 Patmds SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference. GENERAL SAFEN WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp, or we1 work areas invite injuries. 2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle this product. 3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment, and keep out of reach af children. 4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt. do not attempt to use this product. PAGE 2
USE EYE AND BREATHING PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eyeglasses and an ANSl approved dust mask when using this product. ANSl approved safety impact eyeglasses and dust masks are available from Harbor Freight Tools. DRESS SAFELY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can become caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up above elbows, DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENT. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. DO not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand, CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this product clean, dry, and keep all cutting bits sharp for better and safer performance. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed reguiarly by a qualified technician. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool, and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended. WARNING: The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. PAGE 3
SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Keep the work area well lit, Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the Disc Sander in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use the Disc Sander in a damp or wet location. GROUND THIS PRODUCT. The electrical Power Cord/Plug (part #34) for this product is equipped with a grounded, 3-prong Plug. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the Plug in any way. Do not use adapter plugs with this product. To comply with the National Electric Code, and to provide additional protection from the risk of electrical shock, this product should only be connected to a I20 Volt, 3-hole electrical outlet that is protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFC!). {See Assy. Diagram.) IF AN EXTENSION CORD (not provided) IS USED, MAKE SURE TO USE ONLY UL APPROVED CORDS HAVING THE CORRECT GAUGE AND LENGTH. (See Figure A,) AWG RATING CHART - 120 VOLT FIGURE A PROPERLY ALIGN THE WORK TABLE (part #7). Make sure the distance between the Work Table and Sanding Disc (part #14) does not exceed 1/16"'. REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure the Safety Switch (pad #32) is in the "OFF" position before plugging the Power CordlPlug (part #34) into a grounded, 3-hole, 120 Volt, electrical outlet, (See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.) PRIOR TO STARTING THE DISC SANDER, MAKE SURE ALL ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES ARE REMOVED FROM THE TOOL. ALWAYS FEED THE WORKPIECE lnto AND AGAINSTTHE PlRECTlON OF THE ROTATING SANDING DISC (part #14). NEVER STAND OR HAVE AN OBSERVER STAND IN LINE WITH THE SPINNING SANDING DtSC (part #14). PAGE 4
9. USE THE PROPER SIZE AND WPE OF SANDING DISC (IO", PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE). HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY SO THAT IT WILL NOT BE PULLED FROM YOU8 HANDS DURING THE SANDING PROCESS. FEED THE MATERIAL GRADUALLY. Do not force the machine to remove material faster than it was designed to sand. DO NOT AlTEMW TO SAND WORKPlECES TOO SMALL TO SAFELY HOLD BY HAND. Attempting to hold onto a very. small workpiece will bring fingers and hands in dangerous proximity to the spinning sanding disc. WHEN SANDING A IARGE WORKPIECE, MAKE SURE IT IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AT THE WORK TABLE (part #7) HEIGHT. NEVER LEAVE THE DISC SANDER UNAITENDED WHEN IT IS RUNNING. Turn off the machine, and wait until it has completely stopped before leaving. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE DllSC SANDER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, OR CLEANING PROCEDURES. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contain chemicals known {to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventifated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.) WARNING: People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker. UNPACKING when unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 11 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. PAGE 5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCT IONS NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed below, refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 12. To Assemble The Disc Sander: 1. CAUTION: Prior to performing this procedure, make sure the Safety Switch (part #32) of the Disc Sander is in its "OFF' position and the Power CordlPIug (part #34) is unplugged from its electrical outlet. (See Figures C, D, and Assy. Diagram.) 2. Assembly of the Disc Sander requires the attachment of one Knob Bolt (part #11) on the fronf end and back end of the Work Table (part #7). (See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.) 3. Insert one Knob Bolt (part#i 1 onto each of the two Table Cock Assemblies (part #lo). Insert one Spring (part #12) into each of the two Knob Bolts. Then, screw one Spring Adjusting Screw (part #13) into each of the two Knob Bolts ta secure the Knob Bolts in place. (See Figure 8, and Assy. Diagram.) ROTATION DIRECTION 10" PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SANDING DISC (#14) MITER GAUGE (#3) WORK TABLE (#7) KNOB BOLT (#I1 ) SPRING ADJUSTING SPRING ADJUSTING ALWAYS Ff E D WORKPIECE INTO AND AGAINST THE ROTATION DIRECTION OF THE SANDING DISC. FIGURE B PAGE 6
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: For additional references to?he parts listed below, refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 12. To Aflust The Table Anqle: 1. CAUTION: Prior to performing this procedure, make sure the Safely Switch (part #32) of the Disc Sander is in its "OFF position and the Power CordlPlug (part #34) is unplugged from its electrical outlet. (See Figures C, D, and Assy. Diagram.) 2. The Work Table (part #7) may be angled downward from 0 to 45 degrees. To do so, slightly loosen the two Knob Bolts (part #It ). Move the Work Table downward until the Angle Scale indicates the desired angle. Then, firmly re-tighten the two Knob Bolts. (See Figures 6, C, and Assy. Diagram.) FRONT VIEW SAFEW SWITCH (#32) -- SAFETY SWITCH (#32) KNOB BOLT (#I 1 ANGLE SCALE WORK TABLE (#7) FIGURE C To Adjust The Mifer Anqle: 1. CAUTION: Prior to performing this procedure, make sure the Safety Switch (part #32) of the Disc Sander is in its "OFF" position and the Power CordJPlug (part #34) is unplugged from its electrical outlet. (See Figures C, D, and Assy. Diagram.) PAGE 7
2. The Miter Gauge (part #3) may be angled from 0 to 60 degrees, right or left. To do so, slightly loosen the Knob (part #I). Move the Miter Gauge horizontally to the right or left until the Pointer (part #5) indicates the desired angle. Then, firmly re-tighten the Knob Bolt. (See Figures B, D, and Assy. Diagram.) FRONT VIEW MITER GAUGE (#a) MITER GAUGE (#3) KNOB SAFETY SWlTC FIGURE D To Attach A-Sandina Disc To The Disc Sander: 1. CAUTION: Prior to performing this procedure, make sure the Safety Switch (pari #32) of the Disc Sander is in its "OFF position and the Power CordJPlug (part #34) is unplugged from its electrical outlet. (See Figures C, D, and Assy. Diagram.) 2. The Disc Sander requires the use of a 10, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, Sanding Disc (part #14). Additional replacement Sanding Discs are available from Harbor Freight T i. (See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.) 3. To attach the Sanding Disc (part #14) to the Disc (part #I 5) of the Disc Sander, peel off the protective backing of the Sanding Disc and firmly and evenly stick the Sanding Disc onto the Disc. (See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.) PAGE 8
OPERATING lnstructions NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed below, refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 12. 7. CAUTION: Prior to beginning to use, make sure the Safety Switch (part #32) is in its "OFF" position and the Power CordJPlug (part #34) is unplugged from its electrical outlet. (See Figures C, D, and Assy. Diagram.) 2. Make all necessary adjustments to the Disc Sander as previously discussed. Make sure the distance between the Work Table (part #7) and Sandina Disc and Sandincr Disc (.part #14) does not exceed 1116". 3. PPun the Power CordPIua loart #341 into the nearest 720 volt. arounded. 3-prona, electrical outlet. (See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram,) 4. Turn the Safety Switch (part #32) to its "ON" position, and allow sufficient time for the Sanding Disc (part 814) to spin at full speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Check for proper sanding disc alignment. (See Figure 8, and Assy. Diagram.) 5. With both hands, slowly and carefully place the workpiece on the Work Table (part #7) and against the flat edge of the Miter Gauge (part #3), taking care not to allow the workpiece to immediately touch the spinning Sanding Disc (part#f 4). (See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.) 6. With both hands, firmly hold the workpiece down on the Work Table (part #7) and against the Miter Gauge (part #3). While holding the workpiece with one hand, use the other hand to grasp the Miter Gauge and push the workpiece into the spinning Sanding Disc. CAUTION: ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE SANDING DISC. (See Figures 8, D, and Assy. Diagram.) 7. NOTE: Make sure to feed the workpiece qradually into the spinninq Sandinq &. Do not force the machine to remove material faster than it was designed to sand. If necessary, use the Miter Gauge (part #3) to back the workpiece away from the spinning Sanding Disc (part #14$ and repeat Step #6 until the desired amount of material has been sanded off the workpiece. (See Figures B, D, and Assy. Diagram.) 8. Once the sanding job is completed, back the workpiece slightly away from the spinning Sanding Disc (part #14$. Keep a firm grip on the workpiece with one hand, and with the other hand turn the Safety Switch (part #32) to its "OFF' position. Wait until the Sanding Disc has completely stopped spinning. Then, remove the workpiece from the machine and unplug the Power CordJPlug (part #34) from its electrical outlet. (See Figures B, C, D, and Assy. Diagram.) PAGE 9
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed below, refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 12. 1. CAUTION: Always turn the Safetv Switchhart #32) to its "OFF position. unplug the Power CordlPluo (part #341 from its electrical outlet. and wait until the ins~ection. maintenance. or cleaning. 2. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Disc Sander. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaqed equipment. 3. DAILY Sanding Discs (part #14) must be sharp and clean to perform properly. Depending on materials sanded and frequency of machine use, Sanding Discs become clogged with wood, metal particles, and become dull. Dull Sanding Discs rub the workpiece rather than cut, which results in increased friction, higher temperatures, and a burned workpiece. As often as possible, check the condition of the Sanding Disc and, if necessary, replace a worn Sanding Disc with a new, 10 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive disc. (See "To Attach A Sandina Disc To The Disc Sander'bection in this manual for further information.) 4. DAILY: With a soft brush, cloth, or vacuum, remove all debris from the Disc Sander. Then, use a premium quality, lightweight machine oil to lubricate all moving parts. PAGE 10
PARTS LlST * Available only as a complete Switch Assembly (see Part #53). ** Available only as a complete Motor Assembly (see Part #54). PAGE 1 1
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